Eight defendants plead guilty in New Jersey illegal gambling case

Eight people pleaded guilty to involvement in an illegal New Jersey gambling operation, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced. Prosecutors said the enterprise ran illegal poker games, a sportsbook and gaming rooms; three businesses were fined $250,000 for their roles. Councilman Anand Shah, indicted in the case, has pleaded not guilty, while 42 people have been indicted overall.